Shawne Merriman!

[mraynrand]

#54 and Walden are good backups. Maybe Merriman is unnecessary.

However if SM is available for the NFL minimum at some point SM warrants serious consideration.

If the Packers lose three or four more linebackers to season ending injury, I bet maybe they think about SM

[Guiness]

If the Packers lose three or four more linebackers to season ending injury, I bet maybe they think about SM

I dunno. In another thread someone said they'd like to see Bush in a DB/LB hybrid role and Raji has shown he can drop into coverage and intercept the ball. I think those are both better options.

[rbaloha1]

I dunno. In another thread someone said they'd like to see Bush in a DB/LB hybrid role and Raji has shown he can drop into coverage and intercept the ball. I think those are both better options.

These 2 guys are not legit lbs due to size and the skill set to play lb. Raji dropping into coverage on a consistent basis is not a winning situation. Bush is a good edge blitzer from the corner not from a lb position.

[run pMc]

Very surprised if TT brings him in, but I'm sure SM's on the scouts' radar.
His injury history and lack of production in recent years makes him a huge risk IMO. Zombo is likely a roster cut and Neal on the bubble because of injuries and suspensions, and the entire Justin Harrell experiment still comes up. Assuming TT has learned his lesson, I'd be very surprised if he looks at SM...barring a sudden drop off in production or a (God forbid) a rash of injuries to the OLB's.

I think the pass rush will be better than last year (can it be worse?) and they like what they have in the OLB depth with CM3, Perry, Walden and Moses (and Jones in a pinch).
So even if SM still has something left in the tank -- which seems to be up for debate here -- it's unclear if it's better than what we have, especially since he wouldn't be much immediate help without a TC to pick up Dom's schemes.

I say Horseman, pass by.


(Not to be snarky, but it's just as easy to cherry pick historically bad examples of FA signings/late roster additions. It's certainly tempting to remember the ones that work out. I'm not sure anyone recalls the Derrick Frost punting era with much fondness, or misses Mark Roman/Marquand Manuel.
If that's not convincing enough: Joe Johnson anyone?)

[pbmax]

Reminds me of the heady days of the Hardy Nickerson or Seth Joyner signings.

[rbaloha1]

Very surprised if TT brings him in, but I'm sure SM's on the scouts' radar.
His injury history and lack of production in recent years makes him a huge risk IMO. Zombo is likely a roster cut and Neal on the bubble because of injuries and suspensions, and the entire Justin Harrell experiment still comes up. Assuming TT has learned his lesson, I'd be very surprised if he looks at SM...barring a sudden drop off in production or a (God forbid) a rash of injuries to the OLB's.

I think the pass rush will be better than last year (can it be worse?) and they like what they have in the OLB depth with CM3, Perry, Walden and Moses (and Jones in a pinch).
So even if SM still has something left in the tank -- which seems to be up for debate here -- it's unclear if it's better than what we have, especially since he wouldn't be much immediate help without a TC to pick up Dom's schemes.

I say Horseman, pass by.


(Not to be snarky, but it's just as easy to cherry pick historically bad examples of FA signings/late roster additions. It's certainly tempting to remember the ones that work out. I'm not sure anyone recalls the Derrick Frost punting era with much fondness, or misses Mark Roman/Marquand Manuel.
If that's not convincing enough: Joe Johnson anyone?)

Valid points. The poor fa signings are more in the past than recent signings. IMO SM is currently moot.

[Guiness]

Reminds me of the heady days of the Hardy Nickerson or Seth Joyner signings.

You just had to bring up Hardy...

Joe Johnson worked out better, at least for the most part he just sat down, and we didn't have to watch him start 16 games...

[mraynrand]

These 2 guys are not legit lbs due to size and the skill set to play lb. Raji dropping into coverage on a consistent basis is not a winning situation. Bush is a good edge blitzer from the corner not from a lb position.

I gave you positive rep points for having the tenacity of a dachshund. Never give up, never give in!!

[Patler]

Reminds me of the heady days of the Hardy Nickerson or Seth Joyner signings.

The guy that really aggravated me was Matt O'Dwyer. He had been injured the two previous seasons, and TT signed him for a "tryout", saying O'Dwyer claimed to finally be healthy and wanted to resume his career. Since GB needed guards, TT said it made sense to see if O'Dwyer had anything left. After all, he had started over 100 games in his first 8 years,before being injured. He came in, was absolutely awful, and was cut early by the Packers. Then, O'Dwyer had the gall to file an injury claim against the Packers, claiming he was injured in TC, even though he had missed no time. Wanted his full salary (or something like that) for being injured while under contract.

Maybe that experience soured TT on signing injured veterans.

[Guiness]

I gave you positive rep points for having the tenacity of a dachshund. Never give up, never give in!!

I was looking for a tongue in cheek smiley, but everything I found leaned too much towards porn...

[Lurker64]

The guy that really aggravated me was Matt O'Dwyer. He had been injured the two previous seasons, and TT signed him for a "tryout", saying O'Dwyer claimed to finally be healthy and wanted to resume his career. Since GB needed guards, TT said it made sense to see if O'Dwyer had anything left. After all, he had started over 100 games in his first 8 years,before being injured. He came in, was absolutely awful, and was cut early by the Packers. Then, O'Dwyer had the gall to file an injury claim against the Packers, claiming he was injured in TC, even though he had missed no time. Wanted his full salary (or something like that) for being injured while under contract.

Maybe that experience soured TT on signing injured veterans.

There's also the issue that Green Bay's need for guards in 2005 (after the departure of Wahle and Rivera) was much more urgent than Green Bay's need for pass rushers in 2012 (after the addition of promising young players like Perry and Moses.)

[rbaloha1]

I was looking for a tongue in cheek smiley, but everything I found leaned too much towards porn...

Thanks for the compliment. My fan mail is growing -- ha ha

[Guiness]

Merriman still out there looking for work. I'm a little surprised his phone hasn't rung yet. Any significant LB injuries? Here's a recent interview with him, he's says he's ready to go, and wants SF to call!

http://sportsradiointerviews.com/201...erriman-waits/

[Guiness]

Well, he gets picked up...by Buffalo.

FP on the story is about right "That is like love that is found at 3am at the bar, both sides are desperate. Match made in heaven."

[3irty1]

Shawne Merriman has nothing left. Its not the roids or the scheme either, its the injuries. Pass rushers who ruin their achillies never recover their explosiveness. At this point kicking the tires on Merriman is like kicking the tires on Justin Harrell.